Patriots Pump Iron For Cash
The Jefferson County Patriots Football Team put their brawn to good use on Thursday evening, as they participated in a Lift-A-Thon to raise funds for their upcoming season. Top sponsorship winner Jacob Manning received $100 for bringing in $595-second place went to Hunter Donahoo who won $75 for bringing in $530 and third place was […]
Carson-Newman “Hunger Games” Raises Over $7,700 for AO Outreach
Carson-Newman University students spent the weekend battling the elements and each other in the second annual Carson-Newman Hunger Games, resulting in a fundraising boom for Appalachian Outreach. Despite temperatures dipping into the 30s, the good-natured fun resulted in raising over $7,700 for the home repair ministry. “Last year we raised $2,500,” said Tommy Clapp, C-N […]
Saturday’s Peek At Dandridge Farmer’s Market
The highly anticipated Dandridge Farmer’s Market hosted a preview date for their upcoming opening, on last Saturday morning. Many familiar faces and some new ones could be found, as vendors brought out their wares for the pre season preview. The preview event drew a large crowd to the Historic Town Square and, though still early […]
Leah Renea Miller & Alan Jacob Spoone
Michael and Karen Miller, of Dandridge, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Leah Renea Miller, to Alan Jacob (A.J.) Spoone. Leah is the granddaughter of the late Reverend Lloyd Coffey and Kathaleen Coffey of Dandridge and the late James William and Bertha Miller of Jefferson City. A.J. is the […]
Community Supports JCHS Football Team
Spring has barely started, and already the boys of Fall are busy preparing for the 2013 Patriot football season. A recent tri location car wash brought in $1,127 in donations and they will participate in their annual Lift-A-Thon on April 25 at the Jefferson County High School Football Stadium. Team members and the JCHS Sideline […]
Jefferson County Historical Society Member & Friends Invited to Tour Shepard Inn, April 21, 2013
The Jefferson County Historical Society members and friends are invited to the Spring Home Tour. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2-4 PM. This year the Shepard’s Inn, located at 136 E. Main Street, Dandridge, is the featured home. There is no charge. Originally constructed as a two-story log cabin, c. 1820. the structure now […]
C-N art students showcase senior exhibits to the public
Three Carson-Newman University Art students currently have the work on display as part of their senior exhibits. Both exhibits will run through April. Work by Morristown’s Rachel Ramsey is being showcased at The Creekside Room at The Creek Café in downtown Jefferson City. Ramsey, a drawing and painting student is pursuing minors in art history […]
Sweet Start With The Lion’s Club
The Dandridge Lion’s Club hosted a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning at Jefferson County High School. Local came out to enjoy the great food and kick the weekend off with a sweet start. The breakfast was a huge success, thanks to large community support. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Lion’s Club […]
It’s time to wrap up the mega site proposal
Letter To The Editor Submitted by: Glen Bibbins 1 I hope that the commission will direct that all funding for this project that was approved for EDOC and Industrial Development Board be returned to the county. 2 The fair thing to do at this point would be for the commission to direct EDOC to cancel […]
JCHS Phagan & Collins Combine Talent for Tennessee History Day Competition
Jefferson County High School Sophomores Lauren Collins and Shay Phagan recently won accolades for their documentary entry in the Tennessee History Day Competition. The State level competition is affiliated with the National History Day Competition. The program is designed as a year long enhancement that encourages middle and high school students to engage in the […]
GRITS & Fusion Martial Arts Team Up At Fundraiser For Local Youth
Grits, one of Jefferson County’s favorite local bands, hosted their release for their brand new cd on Saturday evening at the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. Tennessee Weather debuts some original tunes of the band and has been highly anticipated by fans of the group. Saturday’s release event was a combined effort with Fusion Martial […]
Students Receive Earth Science Awards
The Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society presented its Special Awards for Excellence in the Earth Sciences to three students participating in the Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair held this week at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Anna Wand of Sacred Heart Cathedral School received First Place for her project entitled “Grow, Sparkle, Shine!” […]
West Point & U.S. Naval Academy Will See Two Outstanding Achievers from JCHS This Summer
Two Jefferson County High School students are among a select group that will attend Summer Seminars at West Point and the United States Naval Academy. Farrah Hodge and Ian Greer were chosen to participate based on exceptional academic standing, community service, and high ACT scores. Both Greer and Hodge are rising seniors at Jefferson County […]
Carson-Newman presents Atkins and Parker with Sullivan Honors
Carson-Newman University presented seniors Curtis Atkins and Abigail Parker its Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards during the institution’s annual Honors Convocation on April 11. Atkins, the son of Oak Ridge’s Jim and Sherry Atkins, is a religion major. Beyond his strong academic standing in religion, Atkins has served on the Mortar Board and is a stalwart […]
Pigeon Forge Businesses & Homes Show Appreciation to Local Firefighters
Local firefighters received a sweet thank you from grateful Pigeon Forge businesses last week. Last month, fire threatened cabins, homes and businesses in the Pigeon Forge area and Firefighter from surrounding counties joined in the vigorous effort to control the threatening blaze. As a thank you for the effort and support in controlling the damage […]
